There is a delicate perfume of Kirsch and dried strawberry with underlying dried bouquet garni. This is a light to medium-bodied wine with a supple yet generously flavoured palate.

Mud House have asserted a reputation for Pinot Noir in a crowded New Zealand marketplace by proving excellent varietal and terroir driven examples like this Golden Terraces Vineyard Pinot Noir from Central Otago at some great prices. With lifted aromas of dark cherry and berry fruit with underlying notes of mocha and cinnamon giving way to a sumptuous palate of bramble and spice characters with considerable length.

Yabby Lake's 'no expense spared' approach to viticulture and winemaking, is amply demonstrated in this super Pinot; fresh and fruity with secondary nuances, will please all Pinot lovers on a budget.

Taylors produce a surprise packet of a Pinot Noir at a very attractive price. Bright cherry colour complemented by a nose of strawberry and spice. Flavours of ripe cherries follow and lingers nicely on the palate.

The Cat Amongst the Pigeons story is a recipe of vision, courage and the unordinary. This Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir offers fresh aromas of citrus, red apple, and strawberries. The leading variety of Chardonnay provides a lively, citrus zest to the palate, while Pinot Noir offers deep strawberry notes. Well-balanced with a crisp, refreshing finish.

This wine has an intriguing, bright garnet hue, captivating on the nose with ripe cherry, wild strawberries and bramble notes. On the palate, the wine is rich and flowing with tantalising bready sweetness. Rich boysenberry flavours are supported by elegant French oak, lending spice and toasty notes. The finish is lingering and complex, bright with natural acidity.

Touches of smoky clove and exotic spice enhance the rich flavours of sweet red plum and black cherry that burst onto the palate. Very fine, supple tannins carry evenly right to the finish.

East Coast artisans of premier Pinot Noir, Spring Vale produce an attractive and engaging aromatic red wine that shows notes of strawberry jam and violets on the nose and the palate displays soft flavours of wild berries and summer fruits. Perfect for experiencing the complexities of Tasmanian Pinot Noir without the price tag.

This Pinot Noir from Tumbarumba is a vibrant representation of the region. Intense aromas of raspberry and red cherry. Flavours of spice and red cherry on the palate with savoury forest floor notes. Soft tannins with a lengthy finish.

New Zealand is proving to be a star performer when it comes to Pinot Noir. This is a fruit driven style exhibiting juicy cherry and strawberry fruit combined with subtle oak. The finish is smooth and soft.